Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

1. Turn the engine switch to OFF.

2. Open the fuse box cover.

Engine compartment: Type A fuse box (if equipped)

Push claws A and B to completely release the lock, and then lift up the cover.

Engine compartment: Type B fuse box

Push claws A and B to completely release the lock, and then lift up the cover.

Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

3. Remove the fuse.

Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool.

4. Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Type A

1. Normal fuse
2. Blown fuse

Type B

1. Normal fuse
2. Blown fuse

Type C

1. Normal fuse
2. Blown fuse

■After a fuse is replaced

• When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely.
• If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

• Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other object in place of a fuse.
• Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.

  Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.

• Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

■Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine compartment fuse box cover

When opening the fuse box, completely release the claw locks before lifting up the cover. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.